Liz Navratil
Reporter
West metroNavratil worked in Pennsylvania, where she covered state government and crime – and sometimes both at once. She was part of teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2019 and 2021.
Latest from Liz Navratil
Twin Cities Suburbs
Tonka Bay may have a site for sacred soil displaced amid construction. Some residents don’t like it.
Soil sacred to the Dakota people has been sitting outside City Hall since crews unearthed it while trying to update roads, water and sewer lines.
January 22, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Growing demand for luxury storage sparks debate in Twin Cities suburbs over ‘barndominiums’
The latest challenge is in Victoria, where a resident is challenging a neighbor’s plan to build a 6,000-square-foot garage with space for dozens of cars.
January 18, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Dottie Dekko, who brought Chico’s clothing and professional soccer to Minnesota, dies at 95
Friends and family described the Excelsior resident as a visionary who spotted trends before others while caring for those around her.
January 8, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Orono’s new elected leaders promised to end turmoil. They’ll soon be put to the test.
A new mayor and council members are preparing to take over as Orono tries to bring more civility to meetings and end a fire department lawsuit with neighboring Long Lake.
December 29, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Tonka Bay crews dug up soil sacred to the Dakota people. Now, they’re trying to find a solution.
Water lines, sewer systems and roadways in Minnesota suburbs are aging, and officials are reckoning with decisions made decades ago as they replace them.
December 27, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Builders to Edina: Change your tree ordinance or we might sue
Some Edina families reported needing to put nearly $100,000 in escrow under an ordinance aimed at preserving trees during and after construction.
December 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Outgoing Orono mayor appoints new council member over objections
Claire Berrett took the oath of office during a contentious council meeting in which residents and officials sometimes shouted over each other.
November 26, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Tonka Bay crews dug up soil sacred to the Dakota people. Now, they’re trying to find a solution.
Water lines, sewer systems and roadways in Minnesota suburbs are aging, and officials are reckoning with decisions made decades ago as they replace them.
December 27, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Builders to Edina: Change your tree ordinance or we might sue
Some Edina families reported needing to put nearly $100,000 in escrow under an ordinance aimed at preserving trees during and after construction.
December 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Outgoing Orono mayor appoints new council member over objections
Claire Berrett took the oath of office during a contentious council meeting in which residents and officials sometimes shouted over each other.
November 26, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024